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Dole Food Company announced today that the Huelquen Farm has been
successfully audited to the Sustainable Agriculture Network Standard and
is now Rainforest Alliance Certified™.

Huelquen Farm, located in Paine, Chile, grows 100 hectares of grapes
under the Dole label as well as private labels. Huelquen Farm mixes
traditional varieties like Crimson Seedless, Flame Seedless, Thompson
Seedless and Red Globe with new varieties of Great Green, Moon Balls and
Timco.

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization with
over 30 years' experience in the development and promotion of
sustainable standards for agriculture. The standard is aimed to conserve
biodiversity, natural resources and promote the well-being of workers,
their families and their communities.

“This certification that affirms how our farming practices and farm
management have evolved is a great achievement for us,” said Mr.
Francisco Chacon, President of Dole Diversified. “We want to do our part
as a good farmer and employer to make the world a better place. That
commitment resonates with our workers and our consumers, and is also
important for our partner retail customers.”

About Dole Food Company

Dole Food Company, Inc., is one of the world’s largest producers and
marketers of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. Dole is an
industry leader in many of the products it sells, as well as in
nutrition education and research. For more information, please visit www.dole.com
.

About Dole Chile

Dole began its Chilean operations in 1982, and is the largest exporter
of Chilean fruit. The Company exports deciduous fruits, which include
grapes, apples, pears, blueberries, Cherries, stone fruit (e.g., peaches
and plums) and kiwifruit from approximately 1,800 owned acres, 2,600
leased acres and 14,000 contracted acres in Chile, 2,000 contracted
acres in Argentina, and 1,800 contracted acres in Peru.

About the Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization, and
growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working
together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring
sustainable livelihoods. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2017, the
Rainforest Alliance aims to rebalance the planet through creative,
pragmatic collaboration with farmers, foresters, businesses and
consumers, building strong forests and healthy communities around the
world. For more information, please visit http://www.rainforest-alliance.org
.